by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at SCU was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 74 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Santa Clara University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SCU is $53,612. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at SCU paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,587 | $58,587 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
| Books and Supplies | $939 | $939 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,984 | $18,984 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from SCU. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the SCU sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Santa Clara University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 108 |
| Political Science & Government | 72 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
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